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Subj: Why do Archaeologists in SC drink?
Date: 97-03-05 16:25:26 EST
From: Diacarl
To: [log in to unmask](archaeologylist)
Listmates: The following letter ran in The State, South Carolina's largest
newspaper, on March 1. As Dave Barry would say, I am not making this up!
Recently on Arch-L there has been an ongoing discussion called, "Why do
archaeologists drink?" For a little insight, read on. Please excuse cross
postings.
"Banner Flies in opposition to liberal war against morality
" I feel there are many opponents of the Confederate flag* who don't
understand the issue (or don't care to). I am a supporter of the
Confederate flag in general. I am also a supporter of Gov. Beasley's
compromise**. I am outraged by the comments of many liberal opponents to the
flag, especially New York Gov. George Pataki's*** statement that the
Confederate flag "represents hatred for all Americans." Mr. Pataki's comments
are exactly the kind that fuel the fire for the pro-flag movement.
" 1, like the majority of white Southerners, have supported the flying of the
Confederate flag not out of hatred for blacks or defiance to racial equality.
I have supported the Confederate flag because it represents opposition to the
liberals' war against Christian morality.
" For me, the Confederate flag stands for opposition to abortion,
homosexuality, divorce, profanity, alcohol, drugs, slavery through
welfare****, an intrusive federal governmeet, etc. I don't support the Ku
Klux Klan or its misuse of the flag. I can't stand the KKK. However, I can't
stand the ACLU, the NAACP, the National Organization of Women or other
liberal groups either.
" I support the Heritage Act. Those of us who seek to preserve the
traditional values of the South need ts seek this compromise. Then we need to
move forward united with our fellow black Southerners, like J.C. Watts, who
are eager to join the pro-family movement. Let's build a real Christian
Coalition that can stop the evils of liberalism!"
TOMMY TOUCHBERRY Lexington
Notes:
* The confederate flag flies over the State House in Columbia. Some liberal
"agitators" like
**Governor David Beasley and Strom Thurmond want to take it down.
***That arch-liberal George Pataki!
****though not, presumably, through inheritance or purchase
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